- Text: Sergey Koltsov
- Photo: kinopoisk.ru
To identify America’s darkest corners, WalletHub compared more than 180 U.S. cities on 37 key indicators of vice and criminal behavior. The data set ranges from violent crime per capita to excessive alcohol consumption and number of adult establishments per capita.
To compile the list of 182 cities, WalletHub used data from organizations such as the FBI, US Census Bureau, Internal Revenue Service, Substance Abuse Abuse Administration, National Council on Problem Gambling, and others.
The ranking took into account each city’s standing in seven key categories: anger and hatred, jealousy, excesses and vices, greed, lust, vanity and laziness.
Las Vegas took first place among the most sinful cities. Considering it’s often referred to as “Sin City,” this may come as no surprise. Las Vegas ranked particularly high for greed, lust and vanity.
The thirty most sinful cities in America according to WalletHub:
1 Las Vegas, Nevada
2 Houston, Texas
3 Los Angeles, California
4 Atlanta, Georgia
5 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
6 Denver, Colorado
7 Phoenix, Arizona
8 Miami, Florida
9 Dallas, Texas
10 St. Louis, Missouri
11 Cleveland, Ohio
12 New York, New York
13 Orlando, Florida
14 North Las Vegas, Nevada
15 Memphis, Tennessee
16 Chicago, Illinois
17 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
18 New Orleans, Louisiana
19 Baltimore, Maryland
20 Birmingham, Alabama
21 Detroit, Michigan
22 Richmond, Virginia
23 San Antonio, Texas
24 Portland, Oregon
25 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
26 Austin, Texas
27 Tampa, Florida
28 Nashville, Tennessee
29 Fort Lauderdale, Florida
30 San Diego, California
Washington took 34th place, Charlotte (North Carolina) – 37th, San Francisco – 53rd.
Portland (Maine), San Jose (California), and Durham (North Carolina) are recognized as the most sinless of large cities.
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Title: Analyzing the Most Sinful Cities in America: An Interview with Sergey Koltsov and Guest Expert
Introduction:
In an effort to identify America’s most sinful cities, WalletHub compared over 180 U.S. cities across 37 key indicators of vice and criminal behavior. The data set included violent crime rates, excessive alcohol consumption, and the number of adult establishments per capita. We sat down with Sergey Koltsov, a renowned sociologist and expert on urban dynamics, as well as a guest expert from WalletHub to discuss the findings and their implications.
Question 1: How does it feel to be recognized as one of the most sinful cities in America, Sergey? Can you tell us more about your reaction to this ranking?
Question 2: What are some of the key factors that contributed to Las Vegas topping the list of most sinful cities in America?
Question 3: How does the sinfulness of a city affect its residents’ quality of life and overall well-being?
Question 4: The WalletHub study also identified Portland (Maine), San Jose (California), and Durham (North Carolina) as the most sinless cities. What are some of the characteristics these cities share that might contribute to their low sinfulness scores?
Question 5: Can you share any insights into how cities can address their sinful behaviors and improve their overall societal health?
Question 6: What role does public policy play in shaping a city’s sinfulness? Are there any specific policies or interventions that have been effective in reducing sinful behavior in cities?
Question 7: How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the sinfulness of cities? Have there been any shifts in behaviors or patterns visible within the data?
Question 8: As an expert, do you think these rankings are an accurate reflection of reality or are they skewed by certain variables?
Question 9: What message do you want our audience to take away from this conversation about sinfulness in America?
Conclusion:
our discussion with Sergey Koltsov and the WalletHub expert shed light on some interesting findings about sinful behavior in America. While it
